It has been confirmed that the repatriation of 19 year old Pte John King, from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, will take place tomorrow (Thursday 5th Janurary 2012).
The aircraft is expected to land at RAF Brize Norton at approximately 1300L and the cortege will pass by the Memorial Garden at around 1500L arriving at the John Radcliffe Hospital around 1600.
Norton Way will be closed from approx 10.45am, whilst Station Road, Brize Norton, will be closed for approximately 10 minutes once the cortège leaves Britannia Gate at RAF Brize Norton.
Please note that all times are subject to change at short notice. Please visit the Oxfordshire County Council website which will be updated as soon as any further information is known or indeed if there is an amendment to the timings. Alternatively you can call 01865 816345.
There are many people we meet in life, some do great deeds; But of all that can proudly be called a hero, there is none greater than the man or woman who gives their life for their country. Requiescat in pace, brave soldier.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIMINGS FOR THE REPATRIATION
The aircraft is now scheduled to land at approximately 1400L and the cortege will pass by the Memorial Garden at around 1600L, arriving at the John Radcliffe Hospital around 1700L.
Norton Way will therefore be closed from approx 1145L, whilst Station Road, Brize Norton, will be closed for approximately 10 minutes once the cortege leaves Britannia Gate at RAF Brize Norton.